Edwardian Christmas part 3/ British style./ Christmas Pudding and Christmas Crackers

[@annwoleben5439]

These Edwardian videos have been fascinating. Don't apologize as time has slipped away for all of us. I can only imagine the joy of those who will receive one of your felted creations. Merry Christmas and blessings for the new year.

[@deborahthurman6911]

UK here, it's still extremely popular nearly everyone serves it up at Xmas, but its known now simply as Christmas pudding. All supermarkets sell it at Christmas time and it's mostly served with cream or brandy cream and traditionally set fire to, prior to serving, as brandy is used. Yours looks wonderful ! X

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

We don't see it much in our stores here in the U.S., but we see Fruitcake everywhere! I am hoping to light Pudding a-fire on Christmas day!

[@sheilaackers3854]

Thank you Jeri ♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️🙏

[@gerryburklow5097]

Loved your figgy pudding- our next door neighbors are British and we always get a pudding from them that she makes a few months before. We celebrate New Years at their house and we all wear hats and have traditional crackers. All very fun and festive!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I would like some British neighbors, they know how to have a silly bit of fun!

[@TheFarmSparrow]

You are the best my sweet friend, you never leave any stone unturned in your research of your topic…thank you for this beautiful and thoughtful presentation of this piece of history. My only regret is that you are not my next door neighbor…I would certainly have made a nuisance of myself. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas together. They are certainly in for a very festive treat. Love, Elmirí.🤗🤍✨

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You would never be a nuisance, you would be my best friend!

[@TheFarmSparrow]

@ I agree wholeheartedly to that, nothing would please me more than…✨🤗

[@WillowNook]

It wouldn't be a holiday for me without these videos!! They are the best every year! So exciting. 💚♥️💚♥️

[@gatheringthymeandgrace1668]

Canadian here, it wouldn't be Christmas without the crackers and plum pudding

[@amyvintagemaine1836]

Thank you for your wonderful videos. Such a generous gift to us all.

[@elisbethfinos6162]

In Canada, we have always given everyone at the Christmas table, a Christmas cracker. You pulled it apart with the seated neighbour for that satisfying bang . Everyone wore the tissue crown, shared the riddle and enjoyed the novelty. The more expensive the cracker, the better the novelty like a mini screwdriver, a wee tape measure etc. Having a British mother, I have always enjoyed this tradition and now my children do too. I didn’t realize that Americans don’t. Your video was most enjoyable. Merry Christmas to you and yours❄️🇨🇦❤️🎄

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I wish we had enjoyed this tradition, but my mother never mentioned it

[@pickleberryillustration3088]

We have lots of delicious puddings here in the UK. They're a lot more denser than cakes; they're stodgy and comforting like dumplings! You did a good job!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I appreciate that coming from a Brit!

[@diaelaine9188]

Love these videos

[@suzanneandersen7319]

Love, love, love your holiday videos Jeri, they really are so fun and informative. I would love to try this recipe too as I love the ingredients that you used. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to make these videos in this very busy time of year. Hope to see you here on Christmas Eve! 🎄⭐️🌿

[@ymac1123]

Thank you for making these videos. I have to make the Christmas pudding. I love that there is no need for an oven. My oven stopped working just before the holiday.Thank you for demonstrating Dresden ornaments. I'm looking forward to part 4. Your videos are entertaining and informative.

[@ruthnarendran8775]

I grew up in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) which was a British colony at that time. They were called Bon--bons. We even had great fun making them under the tuteledge of my dad who loved Christmas and its festivities. What fun we had at Christmas time! We also mad e Christmas cake.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Interesting!

[@shannonneuenfeldt7064]

My mother used to make that and she put plum sauce over it😊❤

[@trishpope601]

I have so enjoyed all 3 Edwardian videos. You are such a comfort to watch. Merry Christmas

[@dionnewaring6919]

You are truly an original Jeri, a little hidden treasure along the way. ❤

[@user-bs7kr2zx6l]

Fascinating traditions and lovely music at the beginning of this video. Thank you.

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

Your pudding looks delicious and I think it came out just great. Thank you so much for such an informative video. Loved it!

[@TeresaMaria-i4c]

Very lovely video!! Thank you 😊!

[@maren807]

What a wonderful video! I first heard of crackers when I went to a holiday dinner at my best friend's house in the early ninty's. My friend's mother had married a man from England and he bought that tradition to their family. As for the paper hats, I just noticed them as I watched the show, "All Creatures Great and Small," from PBS. I was wondering about that tradition 😅. That show is so sweet and heartwarming. My husband enjoyed it too. We are looking forward to watching more seasons. Merry Christmas 🎄🤗!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Love the original All Creatures!

[@daveymcteer6804]

You inspired me to go to old books for inspiration. I think of your videos when I go to used bookstores, with fondness hoping to find a treasure to inspire me!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I hope you find some treasures; I have found so many wonderful old books and it seems they had a much better vocabulary that we moderns do.

[@judyzennnaro7336]

I love listening to your knowledge and soft voice. I really enjoy all of your videos, especially these about the Edwardian Christmas. Happy holidays to you and yours

[@carolynl5362]

A wonderful little story and informative video,I thoroughly enjoyed it,thank you Jerri🎉& Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤🎄💚🎄❤️

[@InFltSvc]

Great educational video Jeri. As I grew older I learned to appreciate fruit cake. Now my Grandmother use to make a cookie called “Michigan rock’s” which I never cared for as a young man but now that I am older I may like them if I had the chance to try them again but my mother and Aunt love them and that’s probably because they grew up with them. I believe I would appreciate this fruit cake (pudding). Great job! … God Bless ! ….. Brian

[@carolinecronce4382]

I just love hearing and learning about an Edwardian Christmas ! Enjoying all of your Christmas videos! Thank you so very much ! Merry Christmas to you and your family !Have a Blessed day!! 🎍🎄✨️💞

[@bethmartof1262]

I’m so glad you showed how you make a Christmas pudding. I haven’t made one in a long time because I didn’t have suet, so, the butter substitute is a great idea. When I’ve made it in the past, I learned the hard way that it works best IMHO if you butter and flour your mold, as the butter, by itself, wasn’t enough to make it not stick. 😊

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I learned that the hard way; The pudding slowly slid out of the mold, except for the top corner, which I had to gently maneuver out of place with a butter knife

[@jaynehalls2217]

As a British person watching this, your comments made me chuckle 😂😃 ❤xxx

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I hope so, I love the British!

[@Kate42]

Just wonderful, Jeri!🐇🐰🍰🧁

[@lindacook9300]

Here in Canada we have the Christmas crackers and the tissue paper hat is inside the cracker. Had them every year growing up. Merry Christmas, Jeri to you and yours!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I am hearing from Canadians about the crackers, I really like the tradition.

[@sherryhicks4156]

I am both British/Scottish. I've always loved and leaned toward British things myself.

[@LoriSkees]

I love dates and am always trying to come up with uses for them! I have a wonderful cookbook that you should try. It’s “Le Cordon Bleu Home Collection: Puddings and Cobblers”. The only thing I’ve made from it is Sticky Toffee Pudding, which also has dates. It is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! I happened to find small molds that I use for the recipe, but you can also bake them in a muffin tin. (Yes, this recipe is baked.) I’ve loved your series, and look forward to the next video! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I love apricots, not many recipes call for them.

[@camirichardson7485]

Your videos are such fun, Jeri! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these works of art! I love every minute of it!

[@gangoffour1]

This was a fun series. So much research and so interesting. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your videos so much. Happy holidays, happy winter solstice, and merry Christmas. 🎁🎄 🎉

[@mabelgoddard5813]

How lovely to hear the history of English pudding. Merry Christmas to you and yours ❤🎄🎄🎄. Thank you!!!!❤❤❤

[@user-rb4zf6dp2v]

So beautiful thank you for sharing merry Christmas to you and your family💕💕🎄🎄

[@brendacejda7069]

So, so lovely! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas! ❤🎄❤️

[@carolharner4472]

Your Edwardian series has been such a joy to watch. 🎀🌲🎀 I love to learn about holiday traditions from various countries. If only there was more time to dive into everything, but I'm so grateful for the gift you've given us all. 💕🔔🎄📯

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I had big plans, but it can wait till next year.... I am glad you've enjoyed the series!

[@1wolfpup]

Your pudding came out so nice. I bet ít's tasty. With all of those fruits and nuts how can it be anything except wonderful. I love this series. It's been so sweet and fun. God bless and keep you always. Merry Christmas! 🎄❄️🕯️🎉

[@marybazargani6929]

I always love seeing your antique books and toys. The pudding looks great and I am going to attempt making some Christmas crackers with wrapping rolls. Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@karenholt9744]

Merry Christmas!!🍬

[@wendynicholls6231]

As for the Xmas crackers, I buy the tubes hat and joke and snap off of eBay and fill them with a personal item or a fun gift , fix them together and you have a higher quality item, I’ve made over 40 this year, so much fun .

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I may do that next year. These are a bit of work if you need to make a lot of them.

[@joanoneill381]

Thank you for the delightful video. I have had Christmas crackers on our table for many years & Christmas pudding that was made by a dear friend months ahead of the holiday & soaked in rum. It is lit before serving…delightful tradition. Happy Holidays!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I will use Brandy next year, make it far in advance and light it at the table.

[@Georgia-oi6ie]

It's such a cozy series. I enjoy these videos ❤

[@inhale3384]

My former in-laws always had/have Christmas Crackers on their Christmas table. We would open them, before we ate. I have a photo of both of my late Parents wearing the tissue paper crowns. I look at this photo everyday and it makes me smile. 😊 I enjoyed watching this video very much! Thank you, Jeri! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁🎄

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

What a fun photo!

[@FindsByPirjo]

Happy Holidays Jeri! Thank you for all the lovely videos you make. Greetings from Germany!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Germany has the best Ornaments!

[@Petipulpul]

Here in Sweden people eat "lussekatter" (St Lucia´s bun) is a traditional Swedish saffron bun, typically baked in December. Love these Christmas videos. Thank you so much Jerri for making these Edwardian Christmas videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I may attempt to bake one of those next year...

[@wendyking2769]

My gran used to wrap coins in parchment before putting them in the pudding to avoid chocking hazard. Merry Christmas.

[@sharongruener6078]

Thank you, Jeri. Very interesting and informative. Fun. Christmas Blessings.

[@tammyhoushour8070]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Jerri 🤗❤️

[@carlabaker849]

Loved this video!

[@sunflowermarcia7277]

Looks beautiful!!

[@anamariaschiaffino3106]

In South Africa you also have the tradition of Christmas crackers and your pudding is similar to little cakes called mince pies but they are sweet delicious!!!!

[@dueschen_]

The pudding looks so delicious 🥹🥰⭐️ I love your videos. Merry Christmas from Germany 🌲🕯️🕰️

[@Annyoung-x8f]

Jesus and his 12 disciples!! Loving your Edwardian videos!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Yes, I learned that later on in the video

[@Annyoung-x8f]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Yes! I read later you knew! Google is amazing!! We have the crackers at TJ Maxx! I'm planning to make or buy some Christmas scraps and actually decorate my repro feather tree next Christmas! I have had it for several years and never had what I wanted to decorate it with!! Love and Merry Christmas to you and James and all your creatures great and small!!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

@@Annyoung-x8f I so wanted to do a video of the perfect little spun cotton ornaments for a feather tree, but it will have to wait until next year.

[@Annyoung-x8f]

I know they will be beautiful!!

[@countrygalinthecity]

36:14 I just love listening to your videos. You put so much fun work into them! Have a safe and blessed Christmas! By the way, that little crack in your Christmas pudding, adds so much character 😊

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I guess my Pudding DOES have character!

[@lindylou3519]

Loved this! Thanks Jeri🎄 (My great Uncle used to make a fruit cake with bourbon…he said that’s the reason a fruit cake can last for so long…the alcohol.)

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I agree, it's the liquor that keeps it going. I didn't have any brandy but next time I will use it.

[@williamandcynthialyons3841]

Still so inspired! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@marthameadows9013]

Interesting and the old film is fascinating. Thank you for all the research in bringing this to us.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Christmas cracker factory workers, it was really cute.

[@barbararoyal6139]

🌲🕊️peaceful Christmas to you✨

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Love your videos!!

[@PC-mz5su]

Wow love your honesty and your cake pudding was terrific thank you for sharing ❤Merry Christmas from NY❤

[@cshell780]

Merry Christmas!!! We were introduced to British customs from a young age because my mother was an anglophile We have crackers every holiday meal and they are part of the table setting. These days you can buy as inexpensive or as expensive as you can imagine or of course, you can certainly make them as a family holiday activity. It was very interesting to learn about their history. Love visiting with you and your beautiful gardens, interesting collections, stunning and fun art creations, delicious recipes and darling farm animal family members! Being an East Tennessean myself, I feel like your my very pleasant , gracious and creative neighbor whom I just to visit with! Cordially, Connie

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Connie, where are you in East Tn?

[@cshell780]

@ Hi , I live in Kingsport area but in the county east toward Blountville.

[@sandrabates7649]

Merry Christmas to you Jeri and to your James.

[@nadinemasteller1089]

Thank goodness I'll be able to watch on YT whenever I want because I expect to be very busy on Xmas Eve and Day. I want to try to make the crackers next year, but there isn't enough time left for this year. I might even try the plum pudding because my husband loves fruitcake. Thanks again Jeri. Hope you have a blessed Christmas.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Yes, this is a LONG video. Have a great time with all your festivities!

[@nadinemasteller1089]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow I loved every minute of it.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I do buy Christmas Crackers to use! I have English and Irish in my background as well as family members who are British! There is something to be said for traditions!!❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I love traditions, they link us to the past.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I make a date bar recipe that was from my mother-in-law. So very delicious.

[@jacksona2233]

Love this Idea !! So gonna do this !! Much Love

[@debbiegahman2942]

You really motivate me so much. 🎄🎄🎄

[@Laura-kittylove1]

Hi Jeri, I am really enjoying your Christmas videos. The Edwardian era is one my historical favorites. The thirteen ingredients represent Jesus and His twelve disciples. Brandy was poured over the pudding and set ablaze to represent Jesus' passion. Merry Christmas blessings!!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Wonderful!

[@ларисакопырина-я2й]

It is so nice, I like your videos, musik is beautiful

[@judygillespie3242]

For at least the last 10/12 years i have had crackers for our dinner table . My grandchildren look forward to them. They just keep going up in price.

[@carolynhoover9444]

❤❤❤❤❤ Love the video ❤❤

[@julieking5151]

So beautiful! Love your decor! I have a Bliss Dollhouse too, they are so fun. Also looks like you have the smaller repro dollhouse by Jean Nordquist? I always go to the show in Spokane, WA and Jean is there with so many fun kits 🤩

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Bliss Dollhouse are the Best! Yes, the small one is from a kit. I didn't know she was still offering kits?!

[@julieking5151]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow yes Jean Nordquist is in her 80’s but she and her husband still offering some kits. There are many things of hers still for sale on eBay. I did her kit for a German Market stall last year and it was a lot of fun too 🤩❤️

[@nathanaellecourt4102]

Wonderful vidéo again... Merry Christmas Jeri, for you and your family.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Wishing you the same my friend!

[@LadyCourtney13]

Merry Christmas! What a lovely video, I have printed out the Christmas pudding recipe and will be making it. I have a large collection of the steaming cake molds, started in the 90's. I have been wanting to do this for a while. Thanks!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Wonderful!

[@silviadanielaciofalo563]

Gracias me encantan tus videos.

[@roksannastephens4375]

Jerry, could you tell me how many cups of flour in that recipe for plum pudding? I didn't catch it, replayed back, and still didn't hear it. Ty. Also, the movie "The Lotus Eaters", (1993-Canadian) had a scene in it of family at the dinner table on Christmas, opened their cracker, and put the gold paper crowns on their heads. It was very informative and fun. I appreciate the time and dedication you have done with this series and hopefully see one more. Ty Jerri

[@suzanneandersen7319]

I believe it is 1 1/2 cups of flour according to the transcript. 😊

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

1 1/4 CUPS. i'LL ADD THE INGREDIENTS IN THE DESCRIPTION.

[@karenholt9744]

This series is so well done and enjoyable, thanks!!! I have my own recipe for fruitcake I make every year and it's so fun. It is expensive; the perfect food for once a year. You mentioned jewels, and that's what I always think- the fruit and nuts chopped up in the bowl look like a treasure chest of jewels. My fruitcake is made so I had to get some of it to nibble (with some Earl Grey tea) as I watched😂 I celebrate the Christmas season from the day after Thanksgiving until NYE (which is a board game playing marathon holiday in my family [There's the German heritage; I have English and Dutch heritage also]). A couple of years ago, I ordered 2 imported British puddings to try, but I found I like my fruitcake so much better, so I'm sticking with a popular winner.😂 I'm sure a homemade pudding will be better, and I hope your recipe is delicious. Now the crackers I've seen (but not heard!) on Brit Coms and had almost bought some but the ones I saw were too expensive for the trinkets. The story and book of cracker history was fascinating, and I will definitely be making my own crackers using your method next year. I do see this as another special holiday craft to do with grandchildren in the future too! 😁

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Board game Marathon sounds like fun, we did that when I was a youngster. I am the only person in my family that likes Fruitcake, so they probably won"t like my Pudding either. Oh well, it may last me a very long time.

[@karenholt9744]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Then I hope it is especially delicious for you! But I think you had a nice time making it and using the antique mold/mould and we certainly enjoyed watching you! ❤

[@morningflowerB]

I know there is 14 stages of the cross. Some say that Jesus was crucified on Friday the 13th. I've never heard that though. Jesus had 12 Apostles and Judas was the 13th at the last supper. . Otherwise, l have no idea. I love the flavor that brandy gives in dishes. I like to use Bristol Cream, too. The alcohol bakes off. I have a die that cuts out crackers. They're alot of fun! But, they don't crack! Lol Maybe I'll save some fire crackers in July!! Wish me luck!! Haha.. Thank you, for the adorable Christmas video. 🎄🕯🕊

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I realized later that the 13 ingredients represent Christ and the 12 Disciples. I believe you can also buy a Cracker template to ease with the cutting of the paper.

[@morningflowerB]

@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Oh, l like that. (12 Apostles and God)

[@christyjohnson6967]

Thank you for this lovely video, Jeri. The thirteen ingredients are meant to represent Jesus and his disciples. Merry Christmas!

[@LCLW63]

Do they even have "home Ec" classes any more LOL? In my day they were required. Anyways back to the video........That pudding looks very good and yes I watch a lot of British tv despite being American & know of the "crackers". Didn't know their history or how they were made so that was very interesting. Happy Christmas Jeri & family!!!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I don't think they have Home Ec. anymore, I sure am happy I took the classes from 7th grade all the way to the 12th!

[@cathykirkmcrae7727]

Traditions in Canada: Crackers & Christmas pudding (different recipe, but steamed in canning jars).

[@lindafrederick4250]

👍👍❤️❤️🎄

[@catherinemathias3456]

Merry Christmas 🎄!!!!! Loved this video series!!! Question: is the "cloth" on the table made in the USA by Family Heirloom Weavers who are in Red Lion PA? Who use the original looms from the 1700's? My sister and I have many original blankets , runners, towels etc. They are no longer popular and their many patterns have been copied by a company in India. Whose looms are modern and use cheap yarn. So very sad. Just curious if yours is a real antique with the same loom patterns.❤❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You are correct! I used to do Folk art Trade shows in PA, and this is where I met these weavers. I have a few of their pieces in our home.

[@catherinemathias3456]

@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow I knew it!!! They were the best at historical linens and carpets. Their goods have been in many a historical movie. My sister owned her own Antique business so we too were always at the trade shows. I loved it and I miss those days.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

@@catherinemathias3456 We did the Goodrich shows in Valley Forge for years as exhibitors, we got so many great things!

[@catherinemathias3456]

@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow We attended those shows in the early 2000's. So we were both there and never knew it!! Bummer, but it is still a small world.

[@sriis7525]

❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤

[@scottpenaluna5330]

🌷🪻🌼🌻🌸💐🪷🌹🥀🌹🌼 HELLO AGAIN. THE. 13. INGREDIENTS REPRESENT. ...... JESUS. CHRIST AND HIS. 12. DISCIPLES IT IS. ALWAYS. A GREAT PLEASURE. TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS GOD. BLESS AND HAVE A VERY MERRY AND BLESSED. CHRISTMAS SCOTT'SWIFEVICKIE.

[@greylilycalligraphy]

I lived on candied ginger while I was pregnant, I got it off of Amazon.

[@bluumz-n-veg]

I'm curious how long a non-alcoholic Christmas pudding will keep as I thought it was the alcohol that made the pudding last longer than just a few days. I soak my dried fruit mixture in sherry for a day prior to making my Christmas pudding, usually about a month before Christmas. I don't "feed" my pudding with more alcohol during that month but many people do. I'm American but my mother was from England and I grew up with all the English Christmas traditions, which I continue with my own family. 🙂

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

It is the alcohol, I think. Mine will be eaten within a week.

[@m.g.d4721]

I’m Mexican and the trinket, usually a small plastic baby in our baked bread called rosca meant you had to make tamales and invite the people to your house.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

That's funny!

[@michellecjackson4956]

I believe the puritans even banned the celebration of Christmas, as being too likely to lead to unbridled behaviour and much of the origins of the winter celebrations are pagan. This was a lovely video on a grey, gloomy morning.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Yes, the Puritans did ban Christmas. There is much debate on the pagan origins of Christmas, but most of the celebrations and traditions we have today are fairly recent within the last 150 years.

[@RachelLight]

Love this. So educational.

[@onceuponatimeinvt]

I thought the crackers which I see often when watching my UK you tubers were actually crackers to eat. Now I know. Merry Christmas friend❤️

[@annavankova5927]

Dear Jeri Many blessingfor You and Your family 😍 Thank You for sharing amazing videos... (another history of Christmas crackers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSuYqp7gq96bLs (34' 10")

[@wendynicholls6231]

Fat is not the enemy

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

No, it's not the enemy, that's why I use butter.

[@wendynicholls6231]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow lard and suet and dripping butter full cream milk clotted cream cheese all good for strong bones and was what we where all brought up on 😘have a happy Christmas and thanks for your vlogs xxxx